On to the Next

Yep, it's a bicycle post, but I wanted to illustrate how committed to this new apartment I am.  I'm down to just the bikes Donica and I are riding.  That's right, two bikes!  I can't even look at craigslist during my lunch break for fear that I'll give in to the many temptations I'll find. Now, before you start feeling too sorry for me, I still have the Bertin down at my parents house awaiting a complete upgrade overhaul.  And there's room to have one-at-a-time projects at the new place.  That said, check out this cool Raleigh Sport 3-speed I'm parting ways with.

 I really dig the upright posture and the cushy ride the over-sized tires provide. I find myself making turns just for fun, weaving through open parking lots and making shuushing sounds as I lean side to side. It's been a great beer bike, especially since my ride to the pub is flat enough for the three speeds to handle (not always the case in Seattle).

 It's not with out it's scratches and rust, but it's all cosmetic.

Look at those cool Raleigh herons in the chainwheel.

 

Which shot do you think best captures the billeted side walls and neat spine running the length of these wheels?

Silverseal 26" x 1 3/8" (no metric units here) rims.

 Hasta!